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Ludwig

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOOD-vig /ˈlud.vɪɡ/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war'); the German form of LouisLow

In 30 seconds: A famous warrior; renowned in battle: Ludwig is German. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LOOD-vig').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war'); the German form of Louis
U.S. rank (2025)#7044 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,696

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ludwig comes from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war'); the German form of Louis (Ludwig van Beethoven). A crisp, classic name (said 'LOOD-vig'; nickname Lud).

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, a-famous-warrior at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ludwig comes from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war') — the German form of Louis (Ludwig van Beethoven) — crisp and classic (said 'LOOD-vig').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ludwig — Germanic etymology

Variations

LouisLudvigLudovico

Nicknames

Lud

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If you like Ludwig…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ludwig mean?

Ludwig is German for 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (the German form of Louis).

How do you pronounce Ludwig?

It's said LOOD-vig /ˈlud.vɪɡ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ludwig a boy or girl name?

Ludwig is a boy's name.

How popular is Ludwig?

Ludwig is a very rare name in the U.S.

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